Q: Where’s the nearest place I can bring my recyclables to redeem for cash?

Search for a recycling center by zip code at bottlesandcans.com or call 1-800-RECYCLE. In California, you get 5 cents per container smaller than 24 ounces, and 10 cents per container larger than 24 ounces. This is called the California Refund Value, or CRV. Accepted items are most aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles and bi-metal containers. Items with no CRV include milk, medical food, nutritional supplements, infant formula, wine, 100% fruit juice in containers 46 ounces or more, and vegetable juice in containers larger than 16 ounces.

Q. Where can I dispose of paint, pesticides, used motor oil and other toxic substances?

The Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers accept latex- and oil-based paint, along with a host of other items including antifreeze, batteries, computers and other electronics, fertilizers, herbicides, hobby supplies, pesticides and used motor oil. Disposal is free to all Orange County residents. These regional centers are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and are closed on rainy days and major holidays:

Q: Where can I recycle furniture, appliances, fixtures, cabinets and other items from my home?

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County salvages usable materials as part of its deconstruction program. Call them at 714-434-6200, ext. 500, and leave your name and number. A representative will call you back to discuss your donation.

If your items qualify for the recycling program, representatives will come out to your home and remove the items at no cost.

Salvaged materials are hauled to one of the Habitat ReStore locations. Some of the materials may be used directly in the construction of Habitat homes, but most of the materials are offered to the public at greatly reduced prices to raise money for the organization.

You’ll receive a tax deduction for the items at the ReStore sales price, not the original value, according to IRS guidelines.

Habitat ReStores also accept new and used building materials such as lumber, hardware, flooring and electrical equipment from homeowners, contractors and suppliers. Corporate partners such as Black & Decker and big-box stores often donate closeout merchandise and return-to-vendor goods. Other items come from hotels, model homes and stores that have gone out of business. Habitat ReStores locations are at 12827 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove (714-590-8729), and 2200 S. Ritchey Avenue, Santa Ana (714-434-6200).